Hutsadin Elephant Foundation, Hua Hin

Spend some time with Earth's largest land animal at Hutsadin Elephant Foundation. You'll have the opportunity to take an elephant for a trek through the forest and help wash it, or try riding one. The foundation is a nonprofit organization, started to rescue elephants abandoned by their owners due to ill health, old age, or simply because they were unable to work any longer. Unlike many elephant tourism experiences, this organization works hard to educate people about cruelty to elephants. If you just can't get enough of these mammoth creatures, consider lending a hand--volunteering opportunities are available from one week minimum. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Hutsadin Elephant Foundation and many more Hua Hin attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Hua Hin online sightseeing planner .

We visited Hutsadin Elephant Foundation this morning and loved every minute of it. Our volunteers for our experience were Sue and Steve a wealth of knowledge with a deep love & respect for the elephan...
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Some opinions are negative, but assuming this pricipe, he should Furl all zoos and other animal parks... actually those animals are not free as in nature, or not so young, but, they are guided gently by their master, the ride is short, but it's something to do for those who want to climb on one of these Bugsy. Return buy bananas to give them then they love, is not very expensive, so a nice time to go!

Visited our Hua Hin during the stay at the Foundation with our family. I can recommend this to just anyone. We were greeted warmly, paid for the walk with an elephant 1000 baht for adults and 600 baht for our almost four year daughter. There were four baskets of bananas and pineapples for the elephants and a tour with the Volunteer Walter from America. He told us very much about the Genesis Foundation and how the elephants spend their days there. Strolling around zwanzigminütiger with photos, cuddle possibilities with this huge animal, a subsequent shower room for the elephants and a really sweet inlay - say consciously not a show like in many other tourist attractions - and visit the souvenir shop the visit was rounded off. Would look at any time again!

Took my 2 year old and 5 year old here to walk with the Elephants and they LOVED it. Very friendly and knowledgeable English speaking guide. Being able to walk alongside and feed the elephant bags of bananas was an experience they won't forget. Highly recommended.

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By Aska TseOn December 22, 2017

The price is quite expensive (800 baht for adult and 400 baht for kid, and lots of tipping) but if you agree what they are doing to protect the elephants, you will know it's worth. There are total 6 elephants. They were either badly injured or too old to survive in the wild. They have a giant "backyard" to walk freely and sleep . The elephant who walks with us is Pheung Wan, a gentle sweet lady. My girl loves her very much, especially showering and feeding her. Thx to this sanctuary to show my little one how elephants should be loved and well treated.

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By the best kid gnsk of Thailand studio TosermkitOn December 14, 2017

This is absolutely great place to visit elephant in Huahin, Thailand. They take good care of elephant and the staff and volunteer working there are amazing. This place not just only take care of elephants but they also take care of poor people. They give away food, cloth , etc to the poor every month. I love this place.

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By Mark VerschaerenOn December 12, 2017

We have been there yesterday . It was a very warm day for the elephants .
We came to the foundation by car . Easy to find.
We were nicely received by the workers . They brought us to the info desk but wat i saw at first was heartbreaking . An elephant was tied up with a chain in a small cage on concrete floor ! He/she could barely move.
We went inside we were told that a walk with and shower of the elephants would cost 800 baht per persoon. We found this too expensive and left.
Keeping elephants chained up on concrete floors does not really was what I expected from a sanctuary ...

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By Amyjae AllisonOn September 6, 2017

Amazing experience. Hearing the stories of how the elephants came to the sanctuary and how they were mistreated before hand was just heartbreaking. How they are treated now means they get to live out their lives happier.
The people running the place are great! And we were even happier to find out that they are abolishing the riding of elephants there for good from October! No elephant wants a heavy human on their back, hurting them, crushing them and tearing their skin under the weight of the seat. Why would you want to do that?
So, I would recommend this place and wish there were more places like it.
As for the experience... Wow. How often do you get to walk, feed and shower an elephant?! Amazing. They're so gentle. They give you hugs and kisses and you can see the sheer love in their eyes. 800THB is definitely not too expensive for what it is, plus it's going towards helping them out!
Love the elephants, don't bloody ride them.

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